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Visited this highly acclaimed establishment on a surprisingly mild late November evening. Despite it being a Tuesday night, I could tell that spirits were generally high, drinks were flowering and good conversation was rife.
As things were progressing higher on the debauchery scale, at circa...More

I've been here a couple of times, and it always amazes me how busy it is for its location. It is just ever so slightly out of the way, but minutes from Kensington High Street or Gloucester Road, but each time I've been it has...More

1 Thank osalinda

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Great review and thank you for your kind words. Please come along again and by all means give us a call and book a table in next time. Looking forward to having you again.

The exterior of this pub in a quiet neighbourhood with its small garden and flowering window boxes enticed us in and we were so glad it did so. A great choice of beers with an excellent lunch of fish and chips (what else in our...More

2 Thank Robert S

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

We do very much appreciate when we get a review especially one as good as this one. Please book with us again in the future and we'd be glad to have you back.

I used the top floor of the Builders Arms for a gathering one Sunday. The staff were so helpful before and during the event. We were allowed to leave goodie bags at the venue a few days before and they let us in before the...More

Thank Genny30

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2017

Dear Genny, thank you so much for the kind words, it was a pleasure to accommodate your event on Sunday, you were a wonderful bunch of people and we are really happy that you have found the Builders last minute;) We hope to see you...More

Walked by this pub a time or two on my way to my "regular" haunt, but decided to stop in for a change of pace. Great decision! Luis treated me like a regular and takes pride in his work. A very proper pour of my...More

Thank 767push

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 10 October 2017

There's nothing like having a proper Guinness outside of the old country. Thanks for the kind words and we'll let Luiz know the kind props you gave him.

We happened upon this establishment while staying on Kensington High Street. It is only a few blocks away but feels a world away. Very warm and the food was excellent. What surprised is the most is that their beer list included a local from our...More

Thank Gaertner-Tampa

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2017

Haha, you've got to appreciate any beer that flys the skull and crossbones. Thanks for the pleasant shout out and don't forget to drop us a message on your next visit for more of the same.

Food is always fantastic, great selection of beers, staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to help. Luiz is our favourite - time and time again he makes our visits incredible! Thank you Luiz, as always...

Thank alicerobertson

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 12 September 2017

It's true, this page really is turning into a shrine for our man on the wall Luiz. Thanks for the feedback Alice and please book in again as soon as you can.

Best and absolutely favorite spot for a cold beer and fish and chips. Service was above and beyond helpful, thank you Luiz for the fabulous beer tasting!

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Thank Barbara P

General Manager A, Manager at The Builders Arms Kensington, responded to this reviewResponded 12 September 2017

There's so much love on this site for our boy Luiz, but that's because he's a living, breathing legend of hospitality. Thanks for the shout out Barbara, we'll certainly let him know.

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Based within the well-heeled Kensington area, The Builders Arms in London serves time-honoured British fare in quirky, contemporary surroundings. A kalaeidoscope of colours floods through the bohemian-style bar, whilst white-washed brickwork and a vaulted skylight ceiling adds to the dining area's aesthetic appeal.

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